ZOUK GROUP VIP TEAM
At Zouk Group, we thrive to create unforgettable experiences specifically catered to you. Whether you want to pop bottles under the Mothership at Zouk Nightclub or party poolside under champagne showers at Ayu Dayclub, our VIP Host team can assist with planning the perfect experience! Our team can also assist in dining reservations anywhere on property and much more to complete your customized itinerary.
Alan Durst
Senior VIP Host
Alan Durst is a native Ohioan who was drawn to stay in the Las Vegas lights 8 years ago after visiting his brother on vacation. He started his nightlife experience with Hyde Bellagio Nightclub, opening Hyde T-Mobile Arena in 2014. Throughout the years he has opened and developed multiple venues on the Strip, such as Mayfair Supper Club, On The Record, Lily Lounge, Jemma Pool, and Mama Rabbit. In 2021, he started at Resorts World for Zouk Group. He has since achieved having sales total over a million dollars and attended to high-profile clients such as Kareem Hunt, Ken Jeong, Richard Sherman, Evan Longoria, and Eddie Lacy.
Alecus Khanthaphixay
VIP Host
A native to Denver Colorado, Alecus has over 12 years of Nightlife and hospitality experience in multiple cities including Los Angelas, Denver, and Las Vegas. His expertise is in Asian Marketing, Bachelorette events, and Birthday celebrations. Known as being the “Asian Whisperer”, Alecus is here to cater to your every celebratory needs. Whether it be binging all weekend at day clubs and nightclubs or raging until sunrise, Alecus is here to make your Vegas experience memorable and nothing short of wild.
Alejandro Bazan
VIP Host
Originally from Peru, Alejandro has been in the Las Vegas nightlife industry since 2016. Starting at Hakkasan group and later Tao group, Alejandro started as a promoter before joining the Zouk team as a VIP Host. Alejandro prides himself in enhancing the guest experience and prioritizing their needs to make sure they have the most fun possible.
Alex Trillo
Lead VIP Host
As a host with Zouk Group, I specialize in providing my guests with a diverse experience by tailoring custom itineraries, unique to each guest’s interests.
Brandon Grady
Lifestyle Marketing Host
Born and raised in Las Vegas, Brandon has worked in the restaurant and nightlife industry for 26 years. His nightlife career started at Pure Nightclub as a VIP host in 2005. Since then, he has opened several successful night/day clubs including LAX, Marquee, Light, Kaos and most recently Zouk and Ayu.
Chase Kim
Vip Host
Born in South Korea, Chase has been a resident of Las Vegas since 1998. From barista to food server, butler to VIP Marketing Host, Chase has over 20 years of hospitality industry experience.
Danny Zamilpa
Vip Host
A Las Vegas native Danny has worked in nightlife for 8 years starting his nightlife career at 1oak and most recently at marquee nightclub inside cosmopolitan. He enjoys the nightlife culture; fashion and edm music as a whole. He’s an avid traveler, and enjoys curating exclusive experiences for his clients. He’s excited to bring his talents and personality to Zouk nightlife.
Daylan Lipanovich
Vip Host
A native of Laguna beach, California, Daylan grew up playing ice hockey since he was 4 years old. At the age of 16, he moved away to start playing in different parts of the United States. Daylan made his way to Europe where he played 3 years of professional hockey learning to speak Swedish during this time. A new chapter opened as he joined Hakkasan Group in 2019 to handle VIP marketing. In 2023, Daylan joined Zouk Group. Daylan has been creating remarkable experiences between customers at each venue in Las Vegas and globally with many relationships outside North America.
Donovan Owens
Lifestyle Marketing Host
Born in the Tri-State area, Donovan attended Rutgers University graduating with a degree in Business Management and Criminal Justice. Following that, Donovan started working in nightlife in Atlantic City in various roles, most notably as a Director of VIP Services. Donovan then moved to Miami where he worked as a VIP Host manager before moving to Las Vegas in 2019. Following his time at the Palms Resort and Casino in 2019, Donovan joined the Resorts World and Zouk Group family.
Ethan Oost
Vip Host
Born and raised in Sacramento, CA, Ethan started his career in nightlife throwing EDM festivals and Raves. In 2018, Ethan made the move to Las Vegas and started working for Marquee Day/Nightclub. He went on to work as a VIP Host at Drai’s, Elia Beach Club before making his was to Zouk Group in 2024. With over 10 years of nightlife experience, I guess you can say Ethan is built for this.
Jack Hartman
VIP Host
Prior to dedicating my last 5 years to Las Vegas Nightlife, I Excelled my hospitality career in Palm City, Florida. As a server in the fine dining industry at Ristorante Claretta, I’ve had the privilege of accommodating many prolific celebrities, PGA Golfers and political figures.
Jordan Sauer
Vip Host
Originally born and raised in Pretoria, South Africa, Jordan moved to the United States at the age of 18 to play Division 1 tennis and get his degree in Hospitality at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Jordan joined the Zouk team straight out of college in 2023 and takes pride in providing customers with the best possible service and experience.
Jose Ramos Vara
Vip Host
Born in Mexico, Jose moved to Las Vegas at a young age. He began his nightlife career in 2019 at Hakkasan Nightclub. Two years later, Jose joined Zouk Group as apart of the opening team as a security specialist. After two years, Jose made the leap to VIP Host. Jose is eager to expand his presence in the nightlife industry, leveraging every opportunity for professional growth while consistently delivering exceptional client experiences through genuine connections and collaboration.
Joseph Rodriguez
Senior Vip Host
Joseph grew up in Atlanta, GA and moved to Las Vegas in 2010. He started his nightlife career 6 years ago, working as a VIP host at the premier Latin nightclub in the city. Over those six years, Joseph held a variety of positions while gaining the necessary tools to become a great host.
Mike Glenn
Lifestyle Marketing Host
Mike was born in Madison, Wisconsin and grew up in Northern Colorado. Moving to Kansas City, Kansas and later to Western Michigan for college baseball, Mike would find himself in Las Vegas in 2008. He started in nightlife in 2009 with a short stint at Cathouse before being recruited to work at Tryst and XS inside the Wynn and Encore Resorts. In 2015, Mike started working for Hakkasan group at multiple venues. In 2021, Mike joined the Resorts World/Zouk Group team as a Lifestyle Marketing Host.
Mike Tran
Lifestyle Marketing Host
A Las Vegas native, Mike started his career on the strip nearly 3 decades ago. Starting in Food & Beverage, Mike made the transition to nightlife in 2008 starting as a VIP Host at Jet Nightclub. He would go on to work for Tao Group in Marketing and Promotions from 2009-11 followed by Encore Beach club from 2011-2014. In 2014, Mike made the move to Hakkasan Group where he spend 7 years before joining the Zouk Group Family. Mike is fluent in both Chinese and Vietnamese.
Ryan Chastain
Senior VIP Host
Born in New York but raised in Louisiana, Ryan moved to Las Vegas in 2005 after being displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Ryan has worked in a variety of different roles within nightlife starting as a private VIP security, VIP host, and finally a Senior VIP Host. He’s worked events ranging from the Super Bowl to Burning Man. Prior to joining the Zouk family, Ryan worked for Hakkasan group at Wet Republic as a lead door host. Ryan is the kind of host who is focused on making sure every part of your Vegas experience is curated to your specific needs.
Steven Johnson
VIP Host
Originally from Colorado Springs, CO, Steven moved to Las Vegas in 2004 starting his nightlife career four years later at Tryst Nightclub and was apart of the XS nightclub opening team that same year. Steven worked his way from a Promotions host to a VIP Host before leaving the industry for a short hiatus. He re-entered nightlife in 2019 ultimately becoming apart of the Resorts World and Zouk Group grand opening team. Steven lives his life by the motto, “I’d rather die with memories than dreams”.
Zach McCabe
Lead VIP Host
Born and raised in Hawaii, Zach made the move to Las Vegas in 2015 and jumped straight into nightlife, opening Omnia Nightclub. In 2021, Zach took the opportunity to open Resorts World Las Vegas along with Ayu day club/Zouk Nightclub as a Lead VIP host. He looks forward to curating the most exciting VIP party experience at Resorts World Las Vegas.